Drive Shaft for Toyota HiAce: Tempered Glass
This drive shaft for the Toyota HiAce is specified around tempered glass, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is premature wear on the first batch, or a specification nobody had written down. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.

Specification
| Product | Drive Shaft |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Toyota HiAce |
| Material / finish | Tempered Glass |
| Typical use | Motocross |
| MOQ | 2,000 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | E-mark |
| Packing | 10 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Aluminium Alloy — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Nylon 66 — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- PU Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Brass — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- PVC Coated Fabric — chosen where wear resistance comes first

Processes available
- electroplating
- cold forging
- shot blasting
- laser cutting
- heat treatment
- robot welding
Fitment notes
Confirm the fitment against the VIN or the frame number before ordering; two model years often share a name and not a part.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for motocross. Related applications include construction sites, rural transport, mountain roads, ride-hailing fleets, heavy load hauling.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 4.0 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
Do you handle mixed containers?
Yes. Most programmes consolidate several part numbers into one container to keep freight sensible at 2000 pieces per line.
What happens if a lot fails inspection?
The lot is re-inspected against the golden sample, and replacement pieces ship on the next available booking at our cost.
Can the specification be held on file?
Yes. Once approved, the specification is recorded against your part number so a reorder reproduces the E-mark-compliant build instead of a fresh interpretation.
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 7 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
Send the specification you are working to and we will confirm what we can match, what we would change and why.







